Import/export HS code 283640: Potassium carbonates
Used in making soap, glass, and fertilizers. Also found in some food products
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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* UK only, last 24 months analysed
Imports by country
What this shows: Import market volume by exporter country into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Country | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 6,572,814 |
| Germany | 6,292,407 |
| China | 3,316,477 |
| South Korea | 3,280,313 |
| Ireland | 1,492,579 |
Countries rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month volume, right side by second 12-month volume, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Country | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 2,010,326 | 4,562,488 | +2,552,162 |
| Germany | 2,940,572 | 3,351,835 | +411,263 |
| China | 1,645,227 | 1,671,250 | +26,023 |
| South Korea | 1,718,617 | 1,561,696 | -156,921 |
| Ireland | 602,304 | 890,275 | +287,971 |
| United States | 277,527 | 426,040 | +148,513 |
| Belgium | 282,337 | 193,893 | -88,444 |
| Italy | 206,746 | 191,955 | -14,791 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 312,370 | 28,463 | -283,907 |
| Netherlands | 86,570 | 90,473 | +3,903 |
Imports by country of origin
What this shows: Import volume by production origin country. Differences from exporter-country data can indicate re-export routes.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 6,312,400 |
| Germany | 5,581,669 |
| China | 4,387,160 |
| South Korea | 3,421,155 |
| Ireland | 1,343,536 |
Country of origin rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Origin countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 1,834,009 | 4,478,391 | +2,644,382 |
| Germany | 2,709,689 | 2,871,980 | +162,291 |
| China | 2,258,523 | 2,128,637 | -129,886 |
| South Korea | 1,750,007 | 1,671,148 | -78,859 |
| Ireland | 557,194 | 786,342 | +229,148 |
| Italy | 444,488 | 364,723 | -79,765 |
| United States | 367,007 | 425,320 | +58,313 |
| Belgium | 83,469 | 129,402 | +45,933 |
| Switzerland | 176,118 | 0 | -176,118 |
| Cabo Verde | 0 | 103,884 | +103,884 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 |
UK regions rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: UK regions are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month importer count, right side by second 12-month importer count, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| UK region | First 12m | Second 12m | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| North Yorkshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 1 | +0 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 14,914,273 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,256,172 |
| Air transport | 39,982 |
| Other | 32,228 |
| Road transport | 1,119 |
Transport rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Transport modes are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Transport | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,577,160 | 8,337,113 | +1,759,953 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,651,342 | 4,604,830 | +953,488 |
| Air transport | 11,479 | 28,503 | +17,024 |
| Other | 29,734 | 2,494 | -27,240 |
| Road transport | 0 | 1,119 | +1,119 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 8,636,324 |
| Felixstowe | 5,310,529 |
| Southampton | 2,377,778 |
| Holyhead | 1,359,387 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,074,395 |
Port rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Ports are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Port | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 2,501,724 | 6,134,600 | +3,632,876 |
| Felixstowe | 2,797,333 | 2,513,196 | -284,137 |
| Southampton | 1,256,692 | 1,121,086 | -135,606 |
| Holyhead | 492,527 | 866,860 | +374,333 |
| Immingham Docks | 695,267 | 379,128 | -316,139 |
| Killingholme | 585,126 | 477,818 | -107,308 |
| Hull | 826,441 | 66,321 | -760,120 |
| London Gateway Port | 203,415 | 556,758 | +353,343 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 281,583 | 364,176 | +82,593 |
| Harwich | 182,570 | 299,575 | +117,005 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 19 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 5 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 2 |
| Other manufacturing | 2 |
| Accommodation | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 6 |
| 2026-03 | 11 |
| 2026-02 | 5 |
| 2026-01 | 9 |
| 2025-12 | 5 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| NORKEM LIMITED | 55 |
| BEVERAGE SERVICES LIMITED | 45 |
| DAKRAM MATERIALS LTD. | 39 |
| BRENNTAG UK HOLDING LIMITED | 33 |
| HYPERAMA PLC | 32 |
| KUDOS BLENDS LIMITED | 29 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 28 |
| JDM DISTRIBUTORS LIMITED | 28 |
| CEDA CHEMICALS LIMITED | 25 |
| HOO HING HOLDINGS LIMITED | 21 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 15 |
| 1m-15m | 9 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
Import seasonality
What this shows: Average monthly import pattern from historical data.
Exports by country
What this shows: Export market volume by destination country from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Country | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 1,654,913 |
| Australia | 800,684 |
| Italy | 585,256 |
| Ireland | 556,791 |
| Germany | 446,147 |
Export countries rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Destination countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export volume, right side by second 12-month export volume, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Country | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 469,241 | 1,185,672 | +716,431 |
| Australia | 276,749 | 523,935 | +247,186 |
| Italy | 154,000 | 431,256 | +277,256 |
| Ireland | 288,840 | 267,951 | -20,889 |
| Germany | 164,907 | 281,240 | +116,333 |
| Canada | 103,517 | 224,266 | +120,749 |
| Netherlands | 111,077 | 107,864 | -3,213 |
| Denmark | 38,155 | 77,020 | +38,865 |
| Peru | 40,621 | 20,190 | -20,431 |
| France | 30,695 | 29,654 | -1,041 |
Exports by country of origin
What this shows: Export volume by production origin country. For re-exports, indicates where goods originated before UK export.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 20,418 |
Export origin countries rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Origin countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 11,781 | 8,637 | -3,144 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,534,220 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,519,022 |
| Air transport | 37,312 |
| Other | 20,844 |
Export transport rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Transport modes are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Transport | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,288,457 | 2,245,763 | +957,306 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 492,068 | 1,026,954 | +534,886 |
| Air transport | 14,351 | 22,961 | +8,610 |
| Other | 12,207 | 8,637 | -3,570 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 1,662,901 |
| Immingham Docks | 672,134 |
| Liverpool Docks | 533,295 |
| Felixstowe | 514,507 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 512,880 |
Export port rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Ports are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Port | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 394,083 | 1,268,818 | +874,735 |
| Immingham Docks | 244,745 | 427,389 | +182,644 |
| Liverpool Docks | 340,410 | 192,885 | -147,525 |
| Felixstowe | 229,981 | 284,526 | +54,545 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 173,828 | 339,052 | +165,224 |
| London Gateway Port | 206,990 | 299,275 | +92,285 |
| Heysham | 54,176 | 245,221 | +191,045 |
| London | 0 | 102,012 | +102,012 |
| Dover | 57,277 | 31,551 | -25,726 |
| Harwich | 30,400 | 51,608 | +21,208 |
Quick facts
HS code: 283640
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Used in making soap, glass, and fertilizers. Also found in some food products